Driver Licensing Regional Office
location_on KY DOT office listing — Jackson, KY
Location Details
Address
1127 Main Street, Jackson, KY
Phone
Not listed — call the KY DOT main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official KY DOT site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Kentucky
Planning to take your written permit test at Driver Licensing Regional Office? Here's what KY DOT requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: Computer-based knowledge test scheduled through the Kentucky State Police testing portal.
Appointments: Yes; all written tests must be scheduled online through the Kentucky State Police driver testing portal.
Bring: Original birth certificate, Social Security card, proof of Kentucky residency, and (for under-18) School Compliance Verification Form; see the KYTC IDocument Guide for the full list.
If you don't pass: Unlimited, one attempt per day. Wait 1 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in Kentucky
Kentucky licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $43. Kentucky drivers age 21+ with a verified myDrive account linked via a Letter ID may renew online for the same term length as their current credential; vision screening must be completed beforehand and ineligible if upgrading to REAL ID or changing personal info.
When to renew: Up to 6 months before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step KY renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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